Dr. Ying Wu

Professor

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Biography

Ying Wu is a Professor at the Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics, Duke University, specializing in nonlinear dynamics of charged particle beams and coherent radiation sources. His research centers on the study of charged particle nonlinear dynamics utilizing modern techniques such as Lie Algebra, Differential Algebra, and Frequency Analysis. His work aims to enhance the understanding of nonlinear phenomena in light source storage rings and collider rings. Additionally, Wu's research focuses on improving the performance of these systems, thus guiding the development of next-generation storage rings. He is actively involved in the study and development of coherent radiation sources for broad-band far-infrared radiation and coherent millimeter-wave radiation using free-electron lasers. His work also addresses beam stability issues, specifically single bunch instabilities in storage rings, and seeks to develop diagnostics to monitor and enhance the stability of light source beams. Wu’s research is instrumental in laying the groundwork for advancing femto-second hard x-ray Compton back scattering radiation sources driven by millimeter-wave free-electron lasers.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics, Duke University • Durham, NC

Professor specializing in nonlinear dynamics and coherent radiation at the Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics.

Awards

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APS Fellow

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DoE Outstanding Junior Investigator

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CUSPEA Fellowship

Courses

PHYSICS 493: Research Independent Study PHYSICS 141L: General Physics PHYSICS 141D: General Physics (DIS) PHYSICS 122DL: General Physics II - Electricity Magnetism PHYSICS 121L: General Physics I-A PHYSICS 121D: General Physics I-A (DIS)

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)